From the mailbag: Is there any way to protect yourself from being scammed on eBay?
I’ve sold a couple items on eBay in the past, but I’ve avoided selling there because I...
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Tag: PayPal
The Break-up of the Century! eBay and PayPal to split into separate companies.
I took Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake pretty hard. Demi Moore and Bruce Willis? Loved them...
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PayPal: a simple way to add e-commerce or a shopping cart to your existing website
PayPal Yes, Paypal. You’ll probably offer PayPal as a payment option no matter which...
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On eBay shipment tracking, PayPal claims hypocrisy, & the USPS’s inability to do anything right
eBay says, “Note that a scan at any point indicating that the item is in transit or...
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“Should I register my online business or can I keep my income under the table?”
Many people start an online business with some confused idea that they’ll be able to keep...
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Fun with Cleverbot: on eBay feedback DSRs and PayPal
Do you know Cleverbot? The web bot that (attempts) to hold an intelligent chat on any topic you...
Read MoreHow can I use my cell phone to accept PayPal at an in person event like a street fair, flea market, convention or meet-up?
If you have a smartphone or app ready tablet, accepting PayPal in person is as simple as downloading the free cell phone app for your phone platform. Just search in your local app store for the free official PayPal app. If...
Read MoreNo more earning interest on your balance: PayPal closes Money Market fund this July
In an email sent this morning, PayPal says: Thanks for using PayPal and the PayPal Money Market Fund. Unfortunately, we’ve decided to close the Money Market Fund, effective 7/29/11. What does this mean for you? PayPal will...
Read MoreSmall business owners and entrepreneurs make the most of what we have
This adorable Verizon commercial has been around for a while but I don’t really watch TV (I know, I’m a freak) so I only just recently caught it. I love it, not only because it’s funny (the exchange between the...
Read More$10 off Bill Me Later eBay promotion leads to strange PayPal messaging & unknown fees for sellers
Another day, another infuriating and confusing email. Receipts for PayPal have been coming in all day with the following cryptic message on them:This purchase was made with special financing offer “No Payments/ Interest if...
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eBay nags sellers to ship items they haven’t been paid for yet
At 8:15 AM Saturday morning, I get this email from eBay: Yeah, I sold my old Sony Discman for $15....
Read MoreQuickies: eBay’s Holiday Banner: too soon?, WePays ice block PayPal stunt, eBay Instant Sale revisited
Because my mouse use has been limited, I’m woefully behind on my blog reading. While catching up on my TameBay, I saw things things that I wanted to quickly comment about. eBay Instant Sale for lazy casual sellers- I spoke...
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